As part of Sensata’s strategic growth in the data center segment, the Applications Engineer will focus on electrical protection, power distribution, and rack-level power systems. This role interfaces directly with hyperscale, colocation, and enterprise data center customers to deliver high-performance solutions that address increasing rack densities, evolving power architectures, and energy efficiency demands.General Responsibilities • Utilizes advanced knowledge of engineering principles &amp; practices in the design, development, analysis and release of products throughout the product life cycle • Advises on technical problem resolutions in customer interface meetings. Supports existing customers on new product development projects under development • Communicate business and technical information between the customer and Sensata • Develop and maintain an in-depth technical understanding of Sensata’s products and competitor product offerings • Leads design reviews, both customer and internal, as required; this includes conducting drawing and specification reviews with customers • Advises on failure analysis examinations and prepares failure analysis reports of findings • Ensure projects meet customer requirements and quality standards • Perform engineering analyses. Review product specifications and utilize computer aided engineering applications to apply conditions, replicate performance, and evaluate the manufacturability of products • Help develop and refine 'standard' product configurations that capitalize on the company's strengths and products. Provide onsite technical assistance to the sales team at industry trade shows and customer demonstrations • Negotiate technical specifications • Respond to requests for proposals and assist in the preparation of quotations for standard and custom products • Establish strong relationships with existing customer base at all levels; understand their business strategy and customer applications • Knowledge of basic electrical circuits, microelectronic assembly, statistical methods, process control fundamentals and product test processes • Familiarity with manufacturing methods – welding, brazing, soldering, adhesive bonding, machining, stamping, molding and forming. Basic knowledge of a core manufacturing processes (Calibration, Final Function Transfer, leak testing, welding/soldering, adhesive and gel dispensing) • Establish and maintain customer engineering relations Experience / Qualifications • A university degree required (i.e. Bachelors degree) or equivalent relevant work experience. • Must be a team player able to work in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated ability to handle multiple competing tasks and demands • Strong communication skills; oral, written and presentation • Strong organization, planning and time management skills to achieve results • Strong personal and professional ethical values and integrity • Holds self-accountable to achieving goals and standards • Proficient in Microsoft Office programs (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel) • Strong interpersonal &amp; collaboration skills to work effectively with all levels of the organization including suppliers and/or external customers<div>Additional Job Description</div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div>Additional Responsibilities<ul><li>Lead technical engagement with data center customers, focusing on rack-level electrical protection, power conversion, and distribution systems.</li><li>Support product integration of Power Distribution Units (PDUs), Power Supply Units (PSUs), Battery Backup Units (BBUs), and High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) sidecar racks.</li><li>Translate customer requirements into technical specifications for circuit breakers, contactors, solid-state relays, and energy storage interfaces.</li><li>Conduct design reviews and failure analysis for UL489, UL62368, and CE-certified components used in rack power systems</li><li>Collaborate with engineering and product teams to develop customized electrical protection solutions for high-density racks, including HVDC architectures.</li><li>Provide technical support during trade shows and customer demos, showcasing Sensata’s capabilities in energy storage, rack-level power management and electrical safety.</li><li>Assist in proposal development and quotations for standard and custom electrical products tailored to data center rack environments.</li></ul>Additional Experience/ Skills Preferred:In addition to core qualifications, the following would be a plus for candidates focused on energy storage, electrical and rack power systems:<ul><li>Experience with data center electrical architectures, including single-line and 5-line diagrams</li><li>Familiarity with rack-level power distribution and modular power systems (e.g., sidecar racks, busway systems, remote power panels)</li><li>Knowledge of HVDC systems, especially in retrofit applications for hyperscale data centers</li><li>Understanding of power usage effectiveness (PUE) and energy efficiency metrics in data center environments</li><li>Experience with certification standards such as UL489, UL62368, CE, and AEC-Q200</li><li>Exposure to AI compute workloads and their impact on rack power density and electrical protection needs</li><li>Ability to travel international or domestic.</li></ul>Equipment Familiarity Preferred:Candidates should be comfortable analyzing specifications to support :<ul><li>Circuit Breakers (UL489, magnetic-hydraulic, solid-state)</li><li>Contactors (1000Vdc, 100–500A, UL62368)</li><li>Solid-State Relays (SSR) for high-efficiency switching</li><li>Power Distribution Units (PDUs) and Remote Power Panels (RPPs)</li><li>Battery Backup Units (BBUs) and Uninterruptible Power Supplies (UPS)</li><li>Busway Systems and rack-level HVDC conversion modules</li><li>Energy Storage Systems for peak shaving and microgrid integration</li></ul>Why Sensata?Join a global leader in sensor and electrical protection technologies, where innovation drives our mission to enable smarter, safer, and more efficient systems. This role offers the opportunity to shape Sensata’s future in the rapidly evolving data center market and contribute to a multi-fold expansion strategy by 2030.</div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Base Salary Range: $117,585.00 - $161,679.00At Sensata, our employees are the key to our success and growth.  We recognize that each individual brings their own unique experience, therefore the base salary range information shown above is a general guideline only.  Sensata considers several factors when extending an offer, including, but not limited to, a candidate’s experience and qualifications, as well as internal equity, market and business considerations. In addition to base salary, Sensata offers competitive medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance plans, along with education reimbursement, wellness programs, a 401(k) retirement plan with Company matching, and a variety of paid time off, such as vacation or flex-time, sick, bereavement, and parental leave. Certain positions are also eligible for short-term incentive and long-term incentive programs.LI--MY1 #LI-Remote<h1>SmarterTogether</h1><ul><li>Collaborating at Sensata means working with some of the world’s most talented people in an enriching environment that is constantly pushing towards the next best thing</li><li>Employees work across functions, countries and cultures gaining new perspectives through mutual respect and open communication</li><li> As OneSensata, we are working together to make things work together </li></ul>Click here to view <a href="https://www.sensata.com/sensata-recruitment-privacy-policy">Sensata Recruitment Privacy Statement</a>Click here to view our <a href="https://www.sensata.com/sites/default/files/a/sensata_china_recruitment_privacy_policy.pdf">Sensata Recruitment Privacy Statement for China</a>NOTE:  If you are a current Sensata employee (or one of our Affiliates), please back out of this application and log into Workday via the Company Intranet to apply directly.  Type "FIND JOBS" in the Workday search bar.

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Field Applications Engineer – Power Systems- Data Centers

As part of Sensata’s strategic growth in the data center segment, the Applications Engineer will focus on electrical protection, power distribution, and rack-level power systems. This role interfaces directly with hyperscale, colocation, and enterprise data center customers to deliver high-performance solutions that address increasing rack densities, evolving power architectures, and energy efficiency demands.General Responsibilities • Utilizes advanced knowledge of engineering principles &amp; practices in the design, development, analysis and release of products throughout the product life cycle • Advises on technical problem resolutions in customer interface meetings. Supports existing customers on new product development projects under development • Communicate business and technical information between the customer and Sensata • Develop and maintain an in-depth technical understanding of Sensata’s products and competitor product offerings • Leads design reviews, both customer and internal, as required; this includes conducting drawing and specification reviews with customers • Advises on failure analysis examinations and prepares failure analysis reports of findings • Ensure projects meet customer requirements and quality standards • Perform engineering analyses. Review product specifications and utilize computer aided engineering applications to apply conditions, replicate performance, and evaluate the manufacturability of products • Help develop and refine 'standard' product configurations that capitalize on the company's strengths and products. Provide onsite technical assistance to the sales team at industry trade shows and customer demonstrations • Negotiate technical specifications • Respond to requests for proposals and assist in the preparation of quotations for standard and custom products • Establish strong relationships with existing customer base at all levels; understand their business strategy and customer applications • Knowledge of basic electrical circuits, microelectronic assembly, statistical methods, process control fundamentals and product test processes • Familiarity with manufacturing methods – welding, brazing, soldering, adhesive bonding, machining, stamping, molding and forming. Basic knowledge of a core manufacturing processes (Calibration, Final Function Transfer, leak testing, welding/soldering, adhesive and gel dispensing) • Establish and maintain customer engineering relations Experience / Qualifications • A university degree required (i.e. Bachelors degree) or equivalent relevant work experience. • Must be a team player able to work in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated ability to handle multiple competing tasks and demands • Strong communication skills; oral, written and presentation • Strong organization, planning and time management skills to achieve results • Strong personal and professional ethical values and integrity • Holds self-accountable to achieving goals and standards • Proficient in Microsoft Office programs (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel) • Strong interpersonal &amp; collaboration skills to work effectively with all levels of the organization including suppliers and/or external customers<div>Additional Job Description</div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div>Additional Responsibilities<ul><li>Lead technical engagement with data center customers, focusing on rack-level electrical protection, power conversion, and distribution systems.</li><li>Support product integration of Power Distribution Units (PDUs), Power Supply Units (PSUs), Battery Backup Units (BBUs), and High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) sidecar racks.</li><li>Translate customer requirements into technical specifications for circuit breakers, contactors, solid-state relays, and energy storage interfaces.</li><li>Conduct design reviews and failure analysis for UL489, UL62368, and CE-certified components used in rack power systems</li><li>Collaborate with engineering and product teams to develop customized electrical protection solutions for high-density racks, including HVDC architectures.</li><li>Provide technical support during trade shows and customer demos, showcasing Sensata’s capabilities in energy storage, rack-level power management and electrical safety.</li><li>Assist in proposal development and quotations for standard and custom electrical products tailored to data center rack environments.</li></ul>Additional Experience/ Skills Preferred:In addition to core qualifications, the following would be a plus for candidates focused on energy storage, electrical and rack power systems:<ul><li>Experience with data center electrical architectures, including single-line and 5-line diagrams</li><li>Familiarity with rack-level power distribution and modular power systems (e.g., sidecar racks, busway systems, remote power panels)</li><li>Knowledge of HVDC systems, especially in retrofit applications for hyperscale data centers</li><li>Understanding of power usage effectiveness (PUE) and energy efficiency metrics in data center environments</li><li>Experience with certification standards such as UL489, UL62368, CE, and AEC-Q200</li><li>Exposure to AI compute workloads and their impact on rack power density and electrical protection needs</li><li>Ability to travel international or domestic.</li></ul>Equipment Familiarity Preferred:Candidates should be comfortable analyzing specifications to support :<ul><li>Circuit Breakers (UL489, magnetic-hydraulic, solid-state)</li><li>Contactors (1000Vdc, 100–500A, UL62368)</li><li>Solid-State Relays (SSR) for high-efficiency switching</li><li>Power Distribution Units (PDUs) and Remote Power Panels (RPPs)</li><li>Battery Backup Units (BBUs) and Uninterruptible Power Supplies (UPS)</li><li>Busway Systems and rack-level HVDC conversion modules</li><li>Energy Storage Systems for peak shaving and microgrid integration</li></ul>Why Sensata?Join a global leader in sensor and electrical protection technologies, where innovation drives our mission to enable smarter, safer, and more efficient systems. This role offers the opportunity to shape Sensata’s future in the rapidly evolving data center market and contribute to a multi-fold expansion strategy by 2030.</div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Base Salary Range: $117,585.00 - $161,679.00At Sensata, our employees are the key to our success and growth.&nbsp; We recognize that each individual brings their own unique experience, therefore the base salary range information shown above is a general guideline only.&nbsp; Sensata considers several factors when extending an offer, including, but not limited to, a candidate’s experience and qualifications, as well as internal equity, market and business considerations. In addition to base salary, Sensata offers competitive medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance plans, along with education reimbursement, wellness programs, a 401(k) retirement plan with Company matching, and a variety of paid time off, such as vacation or flex-time, sick, bereavement, and parental leave. Certain positions are also eligible for short-term incentive and long-term incentive programs.LI--MY1 #LI-Remote<h1>SmarterTogether</h1><ul><li>Collaborating at Sensata means working with some of the world’s most talented people in an enriching environment that is constantly pushing towards the next best thing</li><li>Employees work across functions, countries and cultures gaining new perspectives through mutual respect and open communication</li><li>&nbsp;As OneSensata, we are working together to make things work together&nbsp;</li></ul>Click here to view <a href="https://www.sensata.com/sensata-recruitment-privacy-policy">Sensata Recruitment Privacy Statement</a>Click here to view our <a href="https://www.sensata.com/sites/default/files/a/sensata_china_recruitment_privacy_policy.pdf">Sensata Recruitment Privacy Statement for China</a>NOTE:&nbsp; If you are a current Sensata employee (or one of our Affiliates), please back out of this application and log into Workday via the Company Intranet&nbsp;to apply directly.&nbsp; Type "FIND JOBS" in the Workday search bar.

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